How Did these Outdoor Sculptures Become a Part of Our Community?
Art has a history. Artists are influenced by many things. One major influence on an artist's creations is the art created by other artists. When we study the history of outdoor sculpture in our community, we must take a look at the history of sculpture beyond our community. What an artist creates has an influence on the style, spirit and purposes of future creations of the artist and those that appreciate the artist's art. This art history project will help us answer these questions:
1) "How did these sculptures become a part of our community?"
2) "How does outdoor sculpture impact our history, community and culture?"
3) "What is the role of outdoor sculpture in our community?"
We will start answering these important questions by looking at outdoor community art in various locations. Let's begin by learning about outdoor art on display just two blocks away from our school:
The Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority recently announced two new public art installations (Announcing Two Public Art Installations, 2009) installed within Parking Lot #1, behind the Cleary's Pub block. The Howell Main Street Design Committee has been looking for art installations for the new parking lot in 2008. Local artists Jessica Tokman, a glass artist, and Carl Goines, a sculpture artist, created pieces of art that reflected the Howell community and culture. The results are two beautiful expressions of the Howell community and history:
Native American Bent Limb Topiary Sculpture
This sculpture is inspired by the "Indian Trail Tree" formerly located on Wetmore Street in northwest Howell. In the early 1800's the Potawatomi Indians planted and hand-bent the tree limbs in the direction of "The Grand River Trail," a commonly used pathway referencing food, water, and safe travel. The artist, Carl Goines, donated countless hours to creating this work of art.
What Outdoor Art May Have Influenced Carl Goines and Caused Him to Create this Sculpture? Learning about the history of sculpture in our community will help you answer this question.
"The Spirit of Howell" Slumped Glass Panels
This series of glass panels by Jessica Tokman, glass artist, pay homage to Howell's rich history and traditions. They represent events that have long been a vital part of our community. The acclaimed Howell Melon Festival and Balloon Festival, the Sunday Farmers' Market and Court House Lawn Concerts - some of the many traditions that have, for years, embodied the spirit and enduring sense of community that continue to make Howell special. The artist donated countless hours towards creating the glass panel series.
What Outdoor Art May Have Influenced Jessica Tokman and Caused Her to Create this Sculpture? Learning about the history of sculpture in our community will help you answer this question.
How Did these Outdoor Sculptures Become a Part of Our Community?
Art has a history. Artists are influenced by many things. One major influence on an artist's creations is the art created by other artists. When we study the history of outdoor sculpture in our community, we must take a look at the history of sculpture beyond our community. What an artist creates has an influence on the style, spirit and purposes of future creations of the artist and those that appreciate the artist's art. This art history project will help us answer these questions:
1) "How did these sculptures become a part of our community?"
2) "How does outdoor sculpture impact our history, community and culture?"
3) "What is the role of outdoor sculpture in our community?"
We will start answering these important questions by looking at outdoor community art in various locations. Let's begin by learning about outdoor art on display just two blocks away from our school:
The Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority recently announced two new public art installations (Announcing Two Public Art Installations, 2009) installed within Parking Lot #1, behind the Cleary's Pub block. The Howell Main Street Design Committee has been looking for art installations for the new parking lot in 2008. Local artists Jessica Tokman, a glass artist, and Carl Goines, a sculpture artist, created pieces of art that reflected the Howell community and culture. The results are two beautiful expressions of the Howell community and history:
Native American Bent Limb Topiary Sculpture
This sculpture is inspired by the "Indian Trail Tree" formerly located on Wetmore Street in northwest Howell. In the early 1800's the Potawatomi Indians planted and hand-bent the tree limbs in the direction of "The Grand River Trail," a commonly used pathway referencing food, water, and safe travel. The artist, Carl Goines, donated countless hours to creating this work of art.Carl Goines (sculptor). Bent Limb Topiary Sculpture (sculpture). Retrieved January 22nd, 2013, from:
http://www.downtownhowell.org/announcing-two-public-art-installations/
Howell Downtown Development Authority
What Outdoor Art May Have Influenced Carl Goines and Caused Him to Create this Sculpture? Learning about the history of sculpture in our community will help you answer this question.
"The Spirit of Howell" Slumped Glass Panels
This series of glass panels by Jessica Tokman, glass artist, pay homage to Howell's rich history and traditions. They represent events that have long been a vital part of our community. The acclaimed Howell Melon Festival and Balloon Festival, the Sunday Farmers' Market and Court House Lawn Concerts - some of the many traditions that have, for years, embodied the spirit and enduring sense of community that continue to make Howell special. The artist donated countless hours towards creating the glass panel series.Jessica Tokman (sculptor). Spirit of Howell Slumped Glass Panels (sculpture). Retrieved January 22nd, 2013, from:
http://www.downtownhowell.org/announcing-two-public-art-installations/
Howell Downtown Development Authority
What Outdoor Art May Have Influenced Jessica Tokman and Caused Her to Create this Sculpture? Learning about the history of sculpture in our community will help you answer this question.
Howell Downtown Development Authority (2009). Announcing Two Public Art Installations. Retrieved on January 19th, 2013, from:
http://www.downtownhowell.org/announcing-two-public-art-installations/
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